Iowa Bills

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SF 2127: A bill for an act relating to firearm safety training requirements for a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers, and making penalties applicable.

This bill requires new applicants for a permit to acquire pistols or revolvers in Iowa to complete firearm safety training, expanding a current requirement that previously applied only to applicants for permits to carry weapons. It specifies that training is not needed for permit renewals issued after July 1, 2026, or for certain renewal scenarios. The bill also adds penalties: transferring a pistol or revolver to someone who hasn’t completed the required training becomes a class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of $1,025-$10,245. These changes align with federal requirements for pistol purchases and aim to standardize safety training across permit types.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SF 2106: A bill for an act relating to residential rental property price fixing, and providing civil penalties.

SF 2106, the "Iowa Residential Rent Fairness and Anticollusion Act," prohibits landlords managing five or more properties from coordinating rent prices with other landlords or using algorithmic rent-setting systems that rely on nonpublic competitor data. It specifically bans software, AI, or automated tools that set rent based on secret data from other landlords without human review, treating this as price fixing. Violators face civil penalties of up to $5,000 per rental unit per month, injunctions, and restitution for tenants overcharged. The bill also requires landlords and algorithm providers to maintain records for five years and allows tenants to sue for damages if harmed by violations.

Topics ✓ Housing ✗ Technology

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SF 2098: A bill for an act relating to firearms, including background checks for acquiring pistols or revolvers, identification markings on firearms and firearm parts, trigger locks, extreme risk protective orders, mental health funding, certain firearm transfers, and certain related crimes, and providing penalties.

This bill, Iowa's "Charlie Kirk and Melissa Hortman Firearm Regulation Act," requires background checks for pistol and revolver purchases from any seller (not just dealers), prohibits sales to those under 21, and mandates unique serial numbers for homemade firearms by December 2026. It also requires identification markings on all firearms and unfinished frames/receivers, prohibits altering or removing these marks, and includes provisions for extreme risk protective orders and mental health funding. The law directly affects firearm manufacturers, sellers, and buyers by adding new registration and marking requirements for homemade weapons and tightening background check processes for pistols. Key mechanisms include the new serial number system for homemade firearms, age restrictions on pistol purchases, and penalties for tampering with identification marks.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SF 2097: A bill for an act relating to state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration and customs enforcement.

SF 2097 requires all Iowa state law enforcement agencies and officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agencies when requested. It specifically mandates that if law enforcement has custody of a person named in an immigration detainer request from ICE, they must fully comply with that request and any related legal documents. The bill directly affects Iowa police departments, sheriff's offices, and state troopers by changing how they handle federal immigration detainer requests. This policy change shifts responsibility to state agencies to comply with federal immigration holds rather than allowing them to independently decide whether to honor such requests.

Topics ✗ Immigration

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SF 2125: A bill for an act relating to lost or stolen firearms, and providing penalties.

This bill requires firearm owners in Iowa to report lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovery. It directly affects individuals who own firearms and experience loss or theft. Violating this requirement is a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $50 fine. The law creates a specific reporting obligation and penalty for non-compliance, without altering broader firearm regulations.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SF 2083: A bill for an act modifying the periods of time to bring certain civil actions by victims of sexual abuse and other sexual offenses that occurred when the victim was a minor, entitling certain cases to a preference in trial order, and including effective date provisions.

This bill extends the time period for minors to file civil lawsuits related to sexual abuse or exploitation that occurred during their childhood. It allows victims to file claims within 10 years of discovering the injury and its connection to the abuse, or until they turn 18 - whichever is later. The bill also revives previously time-barred cases (filed before the law's effective date) for a three-year window, and grants these cases priority in court scheduling. These provisions specifically apply to civil actions against counselors, therapists, school employees, or others providing training/education.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SSB 3080: A bill for an act relating to the requirements for authorized electronic monitoring in nursing facilities, and providing penalties.

This bill (SSB 3080) allows nursing home residents or their designated representatives to install and use electronic monitoring devices (like cameras) in their rooms for personal monitoring. It requires written consent from the resident (or their representative if the resident lacks capacity) and from any roommate in a shared room, with clear explanations of device use and recording rules. Nursing facilities must attempt to accommodate monitoring requests by offering alternative shared rooms (or private rooms at additional cost) if a roommate refuses consent. The bill establishes specific procedures for consent, conditions, and withdrawal of monitoring, aiming to balance resident privacy rights with facility operations.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 28, 2026

HF 2186: A bill for an act modifying provisions related to application periods for the education savings account program.

HF 2186 modifies Iowa's education savings account program by creating a new application window for semester-based funding. Parents or guardians of students attending nonpublic schools can now apply for payments between December 1-20 (instead of the existing January 1-June 30 window for full school years). If applications are submitted in this new semester window, payments are reduced to 50% of the standard amount. The bill also requires the state to pay nonpublic schools directly within 30 days when tuition is covered by these accounts. This affects families using the program for nonpublic school expenses like tuition and educational materials.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 28, 2026

HF 2192: A bill for an act relating to bond election requirements and limitations applicable to school districts.

HF 2192 raises the voter approval threshold for school district bond proposals from 60% to 80% of total votes cast, while maintaining the 60% requirement for other local entities like counties or cities. It also requires school districts to set aside at least 50% of a project's total cost in dedicated funds before holding a bond election, and prohibits a school district from resubmitting a failed bond proposal for four years after a vote rejection. The bill directly affects Iowa school districts seeking to issue bonds for capital projects, such as building or renovating schools. These changes aim to strengthen voter approval requirements and ensure financial commitment before bond elections.

Topics ✗ Budget & Taxes ✗ Education

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 28, 2026

HSB 637: A bill for an act relating to nonvehicular personal transportation, including bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and pedestrian conveyances, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

This bill establishes rules for bicycles, electric personal mobility devices, and pedestrian conveyances on public roads and sidewalks. It requires users to follow device manufacturer guidelines, prohibits carrying items that block steering, and bans sidewalk use for class 3 e-bikes (requiring riders under 16 to ride as passengers only). The law sets a 25 mph speed limit on roads and 20 mph on sidewalks, mandates functional brakes, and requires front/rear lights during low-light conditions. Violations are classified as simple misdemeanors with a $25 fine, while users are exempt from vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance requirements.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 28, 2026

HF 2182: A bill for an act relating to retirement benefits of retired members reemployed as school resource officers under the Iowa public employees’ retirement system and the municipal fire and police retirement system.

This bill changes retirement benefits for retired law enforcement officers rehired as school resource officers in Iowa. It allows these retired members of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS) or municipal fire/police retirement systems to continue receiving their full retirement allowance during reemployment without the usual 50-cent-per-dollar earnings reduction that applies to other retirees working over $50,000. The bill also clarifies that their reemployment as school resource officers does not count toward future retirement benefits under the systems. Retirees must elect to opt out of retirement coverage within 60 days of reemployment, but this election is final.

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 28, 2026

HJR 2005: A joint resolution urging the United States Congress to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the Supreme Court of the United States to be composed of nine justices.

Iowa's HJR 2005 is a joint resolution urging the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment requiring the Supreme Court to always have exactly nine justices. It does not change current law but formally requests Congress to draft and submit this amendment. The resolution directs Iowa's Secretary of the Senate to send certified copies to the President, Senate and House leaders, and Iowa's congressional delegation. This is a procedural request, not a binding law, and directly affects only the process for amending the Constitution. The bill explicitly states it seeks to preserve the Court's stability by preventing future political changes to its size.

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